Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neurology (Huntington Disease)

Department

SOM KC Neurology - Huntington Disease

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General Neurology Staff

Position Title

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neurology (Huntington Disease)

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator in the Department of Neurology works
closely with various clinical staff members and researchers of the University of
Kansas Health System (TUKHS), KU Medical Center (KUMC) and Huntington Disease
(HD) Clinic to identify potential study participants and to provide care for
people with HD and their families in the HD Clinic. This position works under
the supervision of a faculty neurologist, primarily Richard Dubinsky, MD, MPH,
director of the Huntington Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of
Excellence and of the HD Clinic.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined

* Provide nursing care to research participants, including assessments,
monitoring, and documentation, following study protocols, physician orders,
and nursing scope of practice.

* Recruit, screen, obtain consent and enroll, from identified Huntington's
Disease participants.

* Conduct study visits and procedures per protocol. Assess and monitor
participant status, providing clinical support, and reporting changes.

* Recognize and report adverse events and serious adverse events in accordance
with protocol, regulatory requirements, and institutional policy.

* Coordinate study activities with clinical staff and researchers, provide
training on research protocols, and collaborate with colleagues to align
research and clinical operations.

* Maintain, complete, and store all study documentation and data, including
electronic and paper records, consent forms, and case report forms, in
accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.

* Ensure compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements, identify and resolve
obstacles in the consent process, and integrate participant consent
efficiently into clinical workflows.

* Oversee post-award grant and contract administration, including processing
purchase orders, preparing invoices to sponsors, tracking expenditures,
reviewing award budgets with investigators, and ensuring financial and
compliance alignment.

* Promote and coordinate clinical research initiatives for people with
Huntington's Disease at TUKHS, ensuring protocol adherence and integration
with clinical care.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing
of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an
exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and
assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change
at any time with or without notice. 

Work Environment

This position requires flexible availability, including the possibility of
working outside regularly scheduled hours and occasional domestic and/or
international travel.

Required Qualifications

Certifications/Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
license. 

Work Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience in adult clinical research
and or adult clinical neurology.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in neuroscience, research, social work, or patient
care field.

Work Experience: 5 Years of  relevant experience in adult clinical research and
or adult clinical neurology. 

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes
health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee
participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans
are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon
hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six
months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military
service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A
retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional
voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
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Employee TYPE

Regular

Time TYPE

Full time

Rate TYPE

Salary

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program
using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is
considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to,
education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements
of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a
reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint
of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed
above. 

Pay Range

$70,200.00 - $105,300.00

Minimum

$70,200.00

Midpoint

$87,700.00

Maximum

$105,300.00